ZIP 41607 (Blue River, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Kentucky
Floyd County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Floyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Floyd County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for Kentucky.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in Kentucky.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41607 is US-23, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Floyd County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41607 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kentucky; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| US-0023 | 63 |
| Ky0080 | 19 |
| Ky0122 | 16 |
| Ky0114 | 9 |
| Ky0979 | 8 |
| Ky1428 | 8 |
| Ky0302 | 6 |
| Ky1426 | 5 |
ZIP 41607 at a glance
| Population | 229 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,635 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +19% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | -45% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41607
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 41607?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 41607?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41607 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 41607?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 41607?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 41607 compared with Kentucky?
Floyd County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.4 across Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 41607?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.